Marco Machera — Dormiveglia (2023)
Marco Machera, the highly gifted Italian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, returns with a masterful work titled Dormiveglia. With over two decades of musical experience under his belt, Machera effortlessly weaves a set of introspective and dreamy songs, enriched with a progressive rock edge that captivates the soul.
In this latest solo endeavor, Machera unveils a delightful collection of songs that highlight his soft and elegant vocals. Each track is expertly enveloped by atmospheric and lush arrangements, creating an immersive sonic experience that resonates with both depth and emotion. The album seamlessly transitions between slower, contemplative dream pop melodies inspired by David Sylvian and faster tempo tunes reminiscent of Pink Floyd, demonstrating Machera’s versatility and musical finesse.
Dormiveglia features two high profile guests, Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto. Notably, Steve Jansen, formerly of the seminal band Japan and currently engaged in the Exit North project, lends his musical talent to the album, along with a roster of other incredible musicians from around the globe.
One standout aspect of Dormiveglia is the visually stunning music video for the track “Building Homes.” Uniquely crafted through artificial intelligence (AI), guided by Machera and artist Alessandra Condello, the video delves into the intriguing interplay between traditional art and AI. The deliberate introduction of AI “mistakes” imparts a haunting quality to the resulting images, offering a thought-provoking visual companion to Machera’s music.
Musicians: Marco Machera on bass, vocals, synthesizers, electric piano, percussion, samples, loops; Julie Slick on bass; Tony Levin on bass; Pat Mastelotto on drums; Beth Fleenor on clarinet; Alessandro Inolti on drums; Steve Jansen on electronics; Jorge Chacón on guitar; Julia Zenteno on guitar; Paolo Iannattone on piano; Frank Ultra on saxophone; John Porno on trumpet; Eugene on Rhodes piano, keyboards; Darío Acuña on piano; and Aria Falco, Susanna Buffa, and Vittoria Mariani on backing vocals.
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